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dynamics

[ dahy-nam-iks ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

(used with a singular verb) Physics. the branch of mechanics that deals with the motion and equilibrium of systems under the action of forces, usually from outside the system.
(used with a plural verb) the motivating or driving forces, physical or moral, in any field.
(used with a plural verb) the pattern or history of growth, change, and development in any field.
(used with a plural verb) variation and gradation in the volume of musical sound.
(used with a singular verb) psychodynamics.

dynamics

/ daɪˈnæmɪks /

functioning as singular the branch of mechanics concerned with the forces that change or produce the motions of bodies Compare statics kinematics
functioning as singular the branch of mechanics that includes statics and kinetics See statics kinetics
functioning as singular the branch of any science concerned with forces
those forces that produce change in any field or system
music
1. the various degrees of loudness called for in performance
2. Also calleddynamic marksdynamic markings directions and symbols used to indicate degrees of loudness

dynamics

/ dī-năm′ĭks /

The branch of physics that deals with the effects of forces on the motions of bodies.
Also called kinetics
Compare kinematics

First recorded in 1780–90; dynamic, -ics

My sisters Sarah and Katie inspired the female dynamics in the film.

The emerging power dynamics in Yemen are undermining U.S. gains against Al Qaeda and strengthening ISIS.

The original work of Bowen was focused on the dynamics within a nuclear family.

More important than determining who deserved credit is appreciating the dynamics that occur when people share ideas.

The band is well aware of this, and of how changing dynamics affected the music.

A wondrous science of dynamics exhibits here its problems ready solved.

But dynamics has not been the only physical science involved in making the machine of civilization.

Of course scales must be carefully studied, with various accents, rhythms and tonal dynamics; arpeggios also.

Dynamics, or kinetics, which treats of simple motion as an effect of the action of forces.

It was also equally evident that the laws governing the new science of thermo-dynamics could be mathematically expressed.

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